(a) Before any member of the Police Department assumes the responsibility of removing any vehicle from private property as provided in Section 355.03, the person who is in possession of such property shall post on his private property a sign not smaller than twelve inches by twenty-four inches that specifically states the language set forth below and the name, address and telephone number of the owner or operator:
“This is a private parking area and vehicles parking without permission are in violation of a Canton City Ordinance and may be towed at the expense of the owner of the vehicle, who may also receive a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00).
Name of Operator or Owner
Address
Telephone”.
(b) The posting of such sign shall not be required upon private residential property.
(c) The removal of a vehicle parked on private property, as provided in Section 355.03, shall be at the risk of the person who is the owner, lessee or person in possession of such vehicle, and there shall be no liability on the part of the City or the members of the Police Department for any damage caused by such removal, nor shall there be any liability upon the person who is the owner, lessee or occupant of the private property upon which such vehicle is parked prior to removal, except for willful and wanton misconduct. The Director of Public Safety, or his or her designee, shall be the person having possession of private property owned by the City for purposes of this chapter only.
(Ord. 103-2021. Passed 5-24-21.)